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Bettis, Greene HOF Semi-Finalist's

The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced their 27 semifinalists for the Class of 2013, and among them are two former Pittsburgh Steelers, running back Jerome Bettis and linebacker Kevin Greene. Bettis was a finalist the last two years and Greene was a finalist last year.

ďItís always an honor whenever you can reach the semifinalist list,Ē said Bettis. ďItís never a thing where you assume itís going to happen. Nothing is promised to you. Itís always refreshing and new. I am just excited and I will go from there. I am not overly excited because I understand the process, but there is reason for excitement.Ē

Normally there are only 25 semifinalists, but there are 27 this year because of a three-way tie.

That list will be narrowed down to 15 modern-era finalists in early January.

The Class of 2013 will be announced on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, the day before Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Off the top of my head, if I had to choose 5 modern day candidates from that list, I would probably go with Larry Allen, Cris Carter, Charles Haley, Jonathan Ogden, and Bill Parcells (Senior candidates Curley Culp and Dave Robinson would round out the 7 man class). I actually like Will Shields more than Charles Haley right now, but if Allen and Ogden make it, I doubt they would induct 3 OL in the same class.

The Rams' offense featuring weapons such as Marshall Faulk, Torrey Holt, and Isaac Bruce were known as "The Greatest Show on Turf"

The Steelers' offense featuring weapons such as Le'Veon Bell and Martavis Bryant should be known as "The Greatest Show on Grass"

This has nothing at all to do with respective playing surfaces at the Edward Jones Dome vs. Heinz Field.

Steve Tasker is an interesting case, since he was the best ever at what he did. However, Hall of Fame selectors have already shown that they are biased against special teams players, even if you are the best ever at your position (see Guy, Ray).

The Rams' offense featuring weapons such as Marshall Faulk, Torrey Holt, and Isaac Bruce were known as "The Greatest Show on Turf"

The Steelers' offense featuring weapons such as Le'Veon Bell and Martavis Bryant should be known as "The Greatest Show on Grass"

This has nothing at all to do with respective playing surfaces at the Edward Jones Dome vs. Heinz Field.